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 Tue 14 Sep 2004, 23:33
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 14-Sep 04 From: Manchester - UK Member No.: 50,985  |
Hello all.
I am new both to Mac Music and making music on a Mac (or any other PC). I have absolutely no idea as to how audio setups work, MIDI interfaces, preamps etc. I once naively believed I could just plug my guitar into my computer; that gives you an idea of the level of ineptitude I display. BUT, I am willing to learn so, any plain English explanations of how best to go about recording my voice, my guitar and keyboards (yet to be bought but willing to spend some cash) would be much appreciated. I must make it clear that I fully intend to buy Logic Express 6... other than that, I am a little lost. I do not intend to spend more than £350 after having bought Logic... Many thanks in advance for your time. |
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Fri 17 Sep 2004, 21:38
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 04-Aug 04 From: The Bronx - US Member No.: 48,227 |
Thanks much for your answers. As a long time computer programmer I KNOW how a certain specialty has its own jargon and how people in their fields sometimes don't even realize they are using terms outsiders don't really 'get'... I've tried to always be patient and re-explain things to people....
I guess I'm begging for mercy --- I'm still a little confused about some terms or usages. Midi controller - I assume that my Casio keyboard can serve as one but want to make sure. audio mixer - I would like to be clear how they prevent latency. Doesn't whatever they 'mix' still have to get into the computer and bounce around in there just like an 'unmixed' microphone sound? Is it just that they might use USB vs the line-in port or something like that? sound fonts - a new one on me. I was assuming the sounds in the Casio were ok for starters. I'm vagely aware that there is some kind of Quicktime internal sounds now. That somehow the MIDI keyboard can be mapped to these computer software sounds. I assume you then hear them via the computer's speakers? I'm not up to the point of worrying if the mic or the mixer is that good - it will sound better then i do without it (smile). Just so long as it works ok. I'll be exploring the software forums etc - thats for the suggestion. Read enough jargon and it might make sence in context - Thanks - landlox |
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russellthemessiah Total Beginner Needs Guiding Hand Tue 14 Sep 2004, 23:33
xingu Let's get some things straight first.
Wha... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 01:28 russellthemessiah Ok. Things are starting to make a little more sens... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 08:06 john63 Hi, I am wondering if I might ride along on this o... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 10:20 kaboombahchuck OK, if I was just starting out, and new what I kno... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 13:27 russellthemessiah Thanks for the reply dude.
I'm just wonderin... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 13:51 xingu Russell,
You know what? You'll probably be ... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 17:12 russellthemessiah Once again, thanks for the help. i am now consider... Thu 16 Sep 2004, 17:05 landlox Hi _ I'm new to this web site. Just a hobbyist... Fri 17 Sep 2004, 03:14 xingu Landlox,
Yes, DAWs like Cubase and Logic do act a... Fri 17 Sep 2004, 05:13 kaboombahchuck OK, here is the deal
If you don't have (or wa... Fri 17 Sep 2004, 13:12 prrcomm I agree with everything that's been said here ... Fri 17 Sep 2004, 17:36 swilder Midi Controller, If it has a Midi Out Port, it can... Sat 18 Sep 2004, 05:34 kaboombahchuck Yes your casio can be used as a midi controller (i... Sun 19 Sep 2004, 04:56 scoutdavis I was checking out the software directory based on... Tue 28 Sep 2004, 21:10
kaboombahchuck It's really hard to say what way to go when it... Thu 30 Sep 2004, 13:27 |
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